... i had a similar accident while windsurfing. Fractures on 2,3 and 4 with dislocation on 1. I am now 5weeks post op with hard cast feeling better. I am looking for info on long term effect experinces and recovery times. ... (32 replies)

... don't do too much too soon. My pain got worse when I became fully weight bearing. At this point, the ankle pain is not as bad as pain on the bottomof my foot, especially the outer edge of my foot. I didn't have that pain at all before the surgery and I think it is nerve pain. ... (5 replies)

... to hear about your injury, this injury is so hard to bear both physically and mentally. I am doing very well now, I started putting partial weight bearing on my foot about 3 months after my injury. ... (34 replies)

... swelling i think to this day exists to a small degree because the shape is different and a few months ago it seemed like the incision area went down and i could feel more things under the skin and the area was getting more feeling back. ... (2 replies)

... Here is the transcript/outline to "Managing Your Heel Pain"
By Dr. Ford, Kaiser Permanente
Managing Your Heel Pain
Introduction
Brought to you by
The Permanente Medical Group
Heel Pain: What It Is and What You Can Do
What causes it (9 replies)

... First doc tried conservative care to let things rest and the jones fracture heal. Came out of the boot and besides being able to manipulate my foot to see the failures I was asked to brace it and slowly rehab and see if I can live with it. ... (4 replies)

... Thank you for your post. I think that I really needed to hear all of that. In reading your post, I had this thought, "I am not supposed to hurt, and if I cannot get pain relief with my current doctor, I should seek it elsewhere. ... (10 replies)